If you are seeking a Massage Therapy Diploma Program in Ohio at an Alternative Medicine School then you will want to learn about AIAM, located in Columbus.

This fine school can be found at: 6685 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, OH 433229.

AIAM’s new programs in Acupuncture and Chinese Massage Therapy (Tui Na) are the first in the State of Ohio. The school also offers a Western Massage Program, and combined these three programs broaden AIAM's studies to include both Eastern and Western philosophies.

The Western Massage program consists of a 750-hour curriculum that prepares students for entry level positions in the holistic health field as an LMT. Students can choose to attend classes in AIAM's part time program, or the full time program.

Related studies in the program consist of Bio-Medical Science, along with clinical training. Students are fully prepared for certification in Neuromuscular Therapy upon passing the state exam and are given the Ohio State Medical Board Limited Practitioner's Certificate.

If you would like to learn Chinese Massage Therapy, this program consists of 1052-hour curriculum. The Eastern approach in Chinese massage focuses on the body Meridians, soft tissue manipulation, acupressure points, and structural realignment methods. Students learn how to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders as well as balancing and treating internal organs.

This program's aim is to teach students the holistic approach of treating the whole person. Along with learning Chinese Massage Therapy Swedish philosophies of massage are also incorporated.

Once completed, a diploma is given and students can then take the Ohio State Medical Board exam for licensing as an Asian Bodywork Therapist.

If you are interested in either of these two massage programs, take a moment and enter your information so a school rep can provide you with the whole curriculum plus details on when the next classes begin.